Average Fundraising Manager salary in the UK

Do you have the passion, drive, professionalism, and enthusiasm to raise funds for the RSPB, and play your part in saving nature in the coasts, countryside, and towns/cities of England? We're offering a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills in fundraising and helping project development as part of our dedicated fundraising team. If you are enthusiastic about the RSPB's mission and can demonstrate your talents and transferable skills, we would like to hear from you. Senior Fundraising Officer Reference: JAN20255798 Location: Flexible in England Salary: £29,200 to £31,347 Per Annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, and Annual Leave We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with charisma, resource and initiative, a collaborator who can embody our one team approach to fundraising. You will oversee and contribute to income generation, be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and enjoy getting things done. As a bold ambassador for the RSPB, you will develop excellent relationships across RSPB teams and with significant funders and partners. The role will involve you working alongside your Fundraising Manager to develop and implement fundraising strategy. You will line manage two Fundraising Officers and play a vital role in fostering team culture and developing fundraising expertise. You will make a significant contribution to developing projects and be responsible for compiling high quality funding applications to secure income for our fantastic portfolio of work including nature reserves, visitor facilities, people engagement and nature recovery projects. Experience of line management is desirable, alongside working with and through others to achieve results, being part of project teams, extracting the best from individuals and achieving success through partnership working. Essential skills, knowledge and experience Please note that we will accept applications from candidates who show an ability to pick up any of the below if necessary for the role: Understanding of fundraising (grants, trusts, businesses) & donor and supporter motivationsProven experience of fundraising/sales/project management & delivering to income targets; relationship development in an outward facing role in not for profit/private sectorExcellent writing and presenting skillsBudget management skillsAble to interpret complex information & communicate it simply to target audiencesAble to deliver high level of customer service to a variety of audiencesPersuasive communicator & negotiator with the ability to influenceAble to work under own initiative, with the confidence to ask for support & direction when neededSolutions focused approach, with the ability to overcome setbacksAble to organise oneself effectively and prioritise workWorking knowledge and application of relevant Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator, and Charities Act regulations and guidelinesUnderstanding of GDPR and data protection relating to funder/supporter information, as well as a fundraising database such as Raisers Edge, Care, or SalesforceCompetent user of core Microsoft Office appsA-level education or equivalentGCSE Maths & English or equivalent Desirable Interest/passion for natureExperience of line management/leadershipProfessional or academic qualification in fundraisingExperience of working with volunteers Closing date: 23:59, Thursday 20th March 2025 We are looking to conduct interviews for this role from 31st March. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please

Based in Leatherhead£28,000 - £32,000 (DOE)Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Benefits: Flexible and hybrid work optionsEmployer-paid private healthcare (optional)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)3% employer pension contributionMonthly social eventsFree onsite parking Job Description: Overseeing and growing the trust fundraising program.Building and nurturing relationships with new trusts and potential sponsors.Managing administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate records of trust applications and sponsor inquiries.Conducting research and engaging with organisations interested in partnering, ensuring mutually beneficial collaborations.Identifying and exploring new funding opportunities to support the charity's growth.Collaborating with other departmentsDeveloping and managing budgets, sponsorship packages, and pricing strategies.Representing the charity at selected events throughout the year.Assisting with additional tasks where required. Person Specification: Experience in writing applications, bids, reports, and strategy papers for diverse audiences.Proven track record of leading negotiations with external stakeholders.Happy to occasionally travel.Research skills to identify new opportunities.Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable in a growing organisation.Ability to work independently and persistently raise funds for the charity.Strong communication skills (telephone, written, and spoken) with excellent administrative attention to detail.Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage tasks and workload flexibly.Creative thinker in identifying new funding opportunities.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and quick to adapt to new systems. Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be working in partnership with Stop Domestic Abuse, a charity delivering crucial refuge and community-based support to adults, children and young people in Hampshire who have been affected by domestic abuse. The role of Fundraising Manager is a newly created post, and will support the charities commitment to increased provision of advice, support and information as well as raising funds towards a new refuge center which will help some of the most vulnerable families in Hampshire. Organisation: Stop Domestic Abuse Position: Fundraising Manager Reporting to: Director of Development Salary: £35,482 - £38,224 Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days a week in Havant Required: CV Closing date: Please apply at your earliest convenience Stop Domestic Abuse provide refuge and community-based support to adults, children and young people affected by domestic abuse. They support survivors to navigate the criminal justice system throughout all stages of their journey; they advocate for survivors ensuring their views and needs are heard and upheld; they also deliver one-to-one and group work for adults, children and young people to help them understand domestic abuse and improve their safety. The charity currently generates the majority of its income via government contracts and grants as well as smaller trusts and foundations, but they would like to broaden their income base by developing partnerships with local and national businesses as well as growing the support they currently get from individual donors and the wider community. Interested candidates will need to have fundraising experience, ideally in a donor facing role involving outreach at networking events, presentations to local and national businesses and other similar activities. You must also have the ability to guide and shape strategy and work closely with the Development Director to set and achieve income targets. This is a hybrid role, working within a small but very supportive and enthusiastic team and would suit someone who enjoys developing new ideas and initiatives, has lots of passion and enthusiasm and has the ability to build strong, lasting relationships with new and existing supporters. *Please note, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Stop Domestic Abuse is also a trauma informed organisation, and the work the charity does to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma, therefore please only apply if you are living free from abuse. To explore this opportunity further or to apply, please contact Emma Bell at Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.